Undergraduate Admissions
I-STAR Application Packet
The University of Illinois Office of Undergraduate Admissions has positions available for Illinois Student Admissions Representatives (I-STARs). We are looking for students who are articulate, flexible, reliable, energetic, have a positive attitude, and are enthusiastic about Illinois.
All I-STAR positions will involve giving tours of campus to prospective students and families. Summer I-STAR positions will also include assisting with Summer Registration for new students. This includes assisting with check-in, course registration, speaking with new students and parents/guest, and other tasks associated with the registration program. General office duties will also be assigned as needed, these duties will include preparations for new students/guests and clerical duties. For this hiring season students will begin training in April/May and work will begin May 20th. Students must be able to work Monday-Friday the entire summer (full or part-time) and then continue in the Fall (part-time).
During the Fall and Spring Semesters I-STAR students are required to work a minimum of one two-hour shift per week, with additional hours required during our large admission programs and occasional Saturday programs. In the summer, students will be working from 10 to 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri). Available work hours are greatest during the Summer Registration program, which is scheduled to run from May 28 to July 12. Relatively fewer hours are available from July 14 through the beginning of fall classes. Compensation is $8.25/hour with an opportunity to receive higher wages after one year of employment. Applicants must be undergraduate students in good academic standing and must be eligible to work on campus. Seniors graduating in May 2013, August 2013 or December 2013 are not eligible for this position.
Applicants should submit the application, a copy of their current resume, and complete the short answer questions no later than Thursday, March 7 (see below). Those selected for an interview will be notified on Monday, March 11. Interviews will include a group panel discussion and individual interview. More information will be given to those offered an interview. Successful applicants will be required to attend training week May 20-24.
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Amber Kramme or at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 333-7779 or kramme@illinois.edu.
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2012 in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (901 West Illinois St.) at the reception desk.
I-STAR Application
Please print
Name __________________________________________ UIN _________________________
Local Address _________________________________________________________________
University Email Address _______________________________________
Cell/Personal Phone Number ____________________________________
Home Address _________________________________________________________________
High School Attended _____________________________ ______________________________
Illinois major(s) and minor(s) ______________________________________
Intended Date of Graduation (month, year) _________________________
Please note that students graduating in May 2013, August 2013 or December 2013 are not eligible for this position.
List one reference (current University of Illinois undergraduate students or resident advisors excluded) that can speak to your communication skills, reliability, flexibility, positive attitude, energy, and enthusiasm. On campus reference preferred.
Name ________________________________________________________________________
Phone and Email _______________________________________________________________
Company and Job Title___________________________________________________________
Relationship to you _____________________________________________________________
Check the term(s) you are interested in working; check both if you want to work summer and fall:
Please note: for this hiring season you must be able to work both Summer and Fall, if you want to begin work in the fall only please apply during the fall semester.
Summer 2013 ______ Fall 2013 ______
I release grade authorization to the Campus Visits for purposes of employment. I also release any other employment information (such as reference information or disciplinary information) necessary for employment.
Signature ________________________________________ Date ________________
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2013 in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (901 W Illinois St.) at the Admissions Service Center reception desk.
Please type the answers to the following short answer questions.
1. Why are you interested in working as an I-STAR?
2. Describe your first year experience. What advice do you have for incoming students?
3. What aspects of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign set it apart from other colleges and universities?
4. List the extracurricular and leadership activities with which you have been involved.
5. Why did you choose to attend the University of Illinois?
6. How did you find out about the I-STAR position?
7. How many hours a week do you anticipate being available during the summer? Do you plan to take any summer school courses or have other commitments which will impact your work availability?